Changes in relation to the fees and timeframes of pet registration have been handed down by the State Government under the Companion Animals Regulation 2018, which came into effect on July 1 2024.
All puppies and kittens must now be registered by 12 weeks of age; or when sold/given away if earlier than that, along with being microchipped. There will be an additional fee for dogs not desexed by 6 months of age and an annual permit is required for cats that aren't desexed by 4 months of age.